Description

This Cheesy Taco Soup is a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal featuring ground turkey, beans, corn, tomatoes, and melted Velveeta cheese. It’s a quick and comforting soup that combines classic taco spices and creamy cheese for a satisfying dinner in just 25 minutes.

Ingredients

Meat and Spices

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground turkey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin

Soup Ingredients

1 (14.5 oz) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 (15 oz) can chili beans, do not drain
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can petite diced tomatoes, do not drain
1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
1 cup salsa
8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed

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Instructions

Brown Turkey: In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add ground turkey, kosher salt, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin. Cook and crumble the turkey until it is no longer pink. Drain any grease from the pot.
Add Ingredients: Add the reduced-sodium chicken broth, chili beans (with liquid), drained and rinsed black beans, petite diced tomatoes (with liquid), drained corn, and salsa into the soup pot. Stir everything together until well combined.
Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pot with a lid. Let the soup simmer gently for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Add Cheese: Stir in the cubed Velveeta cheese and cover the pot again. Let it simmer for another 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese has fully melted into the soup. Stir well to combine the melted cheese evenly.
Serve: Ladle the cheesy taco soup into bowls and serve with your favorite taco soup toppings such as tortilla chips or strips, sour cream, and shredded cheese.

Notes

You can substitute ground turkey with ground beef or chicken if preferred.
For a spicier soup, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat on the stovetop or microwave.
To make it gluten-free, ensure salsa and canned beans do not contain gluten additives.